Members of the Henley Green Action Group, which has fought to make Luscombe Road fields in Henley Green a protected space, carry out regular clean-ups but this is the first since the residents won their battle.

The group have now received the official paperwork documenting the village green status after councillors voted in favour of the residents.

Bridget Willden of Luscombe Road, who has helped to organise several events to fund the fight, said: "We have arranged a skip and we have some volunteers but we would like more people to come and help look after the green."

Residents will meet on Saturday at 10am, on the corner of Luscombe Road and Emery Close.